The force of buoyancy exerted by the atmosphere on a balloon is B in the upward direction and remains constant. The force of air resistance on the balloon acts opposite to the direction of velocity and is proportional to it. The balloon carries a mass M and is found to fall down near the earth’s surface with a constant velocity . How much mass should be removed from the balloon so that it may rise with a constant velocity u?
Balloon Mass Calculation Solving Problem Q.5.19: Balloon Motion Analysis Problem Statement The force of buoyancy exerted by the atmosphere on a balloon is $B$ in the upward direction and remains constant. The force of air resistance on the balloon acts opposite to the direction of velocity and is proportional to it. The balloon carries a […]